United States Forest Service

Local News

Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday

Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday

May 18, 2022

Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

May 18, 2022

Local News

Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango is 80% contained

Pre-evacuation alert lifted for residents of the Ute Pass subdivision

May 16, 2022

Local News

Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

May 9, 2022

Local News

Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

May 3, 2022

Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

April 3, 2022

Local News

Forest Service to burn 1,500 acres near Vallecito Reservoir

Operations will depend on weather and firefighters, but could start as soon as April

April 2, 2022

Southwest Life

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies

March 31, 2022

Local News

Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests

Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread

March 17, 2022

Local News

San Juan National Forest’s Wood for Life program uses forest health projects to help communities

Dolores Ranger District delivers first load of firewood to the Chinle Chapter House of the Navajo Nation

February 13, 2022

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Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation

December 24, 2021

Local News

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

December 17, 2021

Southwest Life

As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges

Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado

December 2, 2021

Local News

U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion

area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails

November 3, 2021

Local News

How social media is impacting our public lands, for better and worse

may not be ready for increase in visitors chasing that perfect photo

October 15, 2021

Local News

Ice Fire near Silverton likely caused by humans, Forest Service says

started at boulder 75 feet from Ice Lakes Trail

September 1, 2021

Local News

San Juan National Forest drops fire restrictions

Service says danger still present, urges caution

July 21, 2021

Local News

Forest Service proposes visitor fees at Chimney Rock

asked to weigh in on vehicle fee

July 4, 2021

Local News

Firefighters battle dry, windy conditions in Southwest Colorado; Trail Canyon Fire at 840 acres

Creek Fire 2, burning near Towaoc, contained at 150 acres

June 20, 2021

Local News

Wildfire east of Durango now 100% contained

Vosburg Pike Fire is 67 acres in size

June 17, 2021

Local News

Before a prescribed burn comes a ton of planning

of analysis and years of study precede ignition

June 9, 2021

Local News

Sen. Bennet introduces bill to retain ski fees in national forests

Resorts pay millions to federal government every year

June 8, 2021

Local News

Visitation spikes at national forests, and Southwest Colorado is no exception

Higher-than-average use has raised concerns in San Juan Mountains

June 7, 2021

Local News

Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton closed for summer

Popular route faces impacts from 2020 fire

May 27, 2021